510(k) · Cleared
ClearedPalomar Aspire Laser Platform
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Palomar Medical Products, Inc. · GEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument
Cleared on Apr 16, 2008 as substantially equivalent to K080121 (Cynosure, Inc., 2008) and 5 other predicates after a 47-day review. Its family tree reaches back 14 generations to 1995. 10 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Apr 16, 2008
- Review
- 47 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 6
Its longest line of descent runs back 14 generations to K943450 (1995). 345 ancestors in all, the oldest K771218 (1978). 10 later devices descend from it, 3 citing it directly.
- Root · 14 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 10 generations between
- 3 generations backK031671 Polaris WRSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2003
- 2 generations backK053616 Polaris WR, ST ApplicatorSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2006
- 1 generation backK070388 Profile Multi-Platform SystemSciton, Inc · 2007
- This deviceK080567 Palomar Aspire Laser PlatformPalomar Medical Products, Inc. · 2008
- Descendant · cites it directly · 9 of its ownK081416 Palomar Aspire Laser PlatformPalomar Medical Products, Inc. · 2008
- Descendant · cites it directly · 7 of its ownK082721 Laserpro 810, 940 and 980 Diode Laser SystemsPhoto Medex, Inc. · 2008 · Recalled
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 3 of its ownK151890 Medical Diode Laser SystemsWuhan Gigaa Optronics Technology Co., Ltd. · 2015
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 0 of its ownK252063 Medical Diode Laser Systems (BERYLAS-12N); Medical Diode Laser…Wuhan Dimed Laser Technology Co., Ltd. · 2025
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK243141 Diode Laser System (LaserPro D 980); Diode Laser System (LaserPro D…Jiangxi Medex Technology Co., Ltd. · 2024
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- Root · 14 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 13 generations backK961069 Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 12 generations backK962445 Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 11 generations backK964849 Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1997
- 10 generations backK973478 Arthrocare Sinus Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1998
- 9 generations backK981870 Visage Cosmetic Surgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1998
- 8 generations backK000944 Thermage Thermacool SystemThermage, Inc. · 2000
- 7 generations backK013034 Modification to: Thermacool IiaThermage, Inc. · 2001
- 6 generations backK013639 Thermage Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2002
- 5 generations backK021402 Thermage Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2002
- 4 generations backK030142 Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2003
- 3 generations backK031671 Polaris WRSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2003
- 2 generations backK053616 Polaris WR, ST ApplicatorSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2006
- 1 generation backK070388 Profile Multi-Platform SystemSciton, Inc · 2007
- This deviceK080567 Palomar Aspire Laser PlatformPalomar Medical Products, Inc. · 2008
Showing 5 of 10 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 10 · See all- K081416Palomar Aspire Laser PlatformPalomar Medical Products, Inc. · 2008 · cites it directly9descendants
- K082721Laserpro 810, 940 and 980 Diode Laser SystemsPhoto Medex, Inc. · 2008 · cites it directly7descendants
- K151890Medical Diode Laser SystemsWuhan Gigaa Optronics Technology Co., Ltd. · 2015 · 2 generations on3descendants
- K252063Medical Diode Laser Systems (BERYLAS-12N); Medical Diode Laser Systems (BERYLAS-15N)…Wuhan Dimed Laser Technology Co., Ltd. · 2025 · 3 generations on0descendants
- K243141Diode Laser System (LaserPro D 980); Diode Laser System (LaserPro D 810); Diode Laser…Jiangxi Medex Technology Co., Ltd. · 2024 · 2 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −14 | K943450 | Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970 | Arthrocare Corp. | 1995 | — |
| −13 | K961069 | Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −12 | K962445 | Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −11 | K964849 | Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1997 | — |
| −10 | K973478 | Arthrocare Sinus Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1998 | — |
| −9 | K981870 | Visage Cosmetic Surgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1998 | — |
| −8 | K000944 | Thermage Thermacool System | Thermage, Inc. | 2000 | — |
| −7 | K013034 | Modification to: Thermacool Iia | Thermage, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| −6 | K013639 | Thermage Thermacool TC System | Thermage, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −5 | K021402 | Thermage Thermacool TC System | Thermage, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −4 | K030142 | Thermacool TC System | Thermage, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −3 | K031671 | Polaris WR | Syneron Medical, Ltd. | 2003 | — |
| −2 | K053616 | Polaris WR, ST Applicator | Syneron Medical, Ltd. | 2006 | — |
| −1 | K070388 | Profile Multi-Platform System | Sciton, Inc | 2007 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K080567 | Palomar Aspire Laser Platform | Palomar Medical Products, Inc. | 2008 | — |
| +1 | K081416 | Palomar Aspire Laser Platform | Palomar Medical Products, Inc. | 2008 | — |
| +1 | K082721 | Laserpro 810, 940 and 980 Diode Laser Systems | Photo Medex, Inc. | 2008 | 1 |
| +2 | K151890 | Medical Diode Laser Systems | Wuhan Gigaa Optronics Technology Co., Ltd. | 2015 | — |
| +3 | K252063 | Medical Diode Laser Systems (BERYLAS-12N); Medical Diode Laser Systems… | Wuhan Dimed Laser Technology Co., Ltd. | 2025 | — |
| +2 | K243141 | Diode Laser System (LaserPro D 980); Diode Laser System (LaserPro D 810)… | Jiangxi Medex Technology Co., Ltd. | 2024 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 6 | 0 |
| 1992 | 5 | 0 |
| 1993 | 11 | 0 |
| 1994 | 18 | 0 |
| 1995 | 15 | 0 |
| 1996 | 24 | 0 |
| 1997 | 27 | 0 |
| 1998 | 24 | 0 |
| 1999 | 22 | 0 |
| 2000 | 30 | 0 |
| 2001 | 29 | 0 |
| 2002 | 36 | 0 |
| 2003 | 32 | 0 |
| 2004 | 17 | 0 |
| 2005 | 12 | 0 |
| 2006 | 5 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA summary (predicates and indications), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.
Planning a device in GEX? A 510(k) Report weighs predicate choices, recall history and review times for a new device like this one.
Top candidate predicates for a new GEX device
- #1 K222064 The Alma Soprano Titaniumscore 38.1 · 24 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (6)
Devices the submitter claimed this one is substantially equivalent to (*), and reference devices cited for a specific test or feature (†), as written in the FDA summary.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K080121 | Cynosure Smartlipo Multiwavlength LaserSummary page 1…79 GEX Predicate Device: Cynosure, Inc. Cynosure SmartLipo Multiwavelength Laser K080121, K0733394, K062321 Biolitec, Inc. Ceralas D 980 nmn Diode… | 2008 |
| * | K073394 | Smartlipo Laser | 2007 |
| * | K062321 | Smartlipo ND:Yag LaserSummary page 1…Device: Cynosure, Inc. Cynosure SmartLipo Multiwavelength Laser K080121, K0733394, K062321 Biolitec, Inc. Ceralas D 980 nmn Diode Laser System… | 2006 |
| * | K072779 | Ceralas D 980NM Diode Laser, Models D15 and D25Summary page 1…94, K062321 Biolitec, Inc. Ceralas D 980 nmn Diode Laser System K072779 Sciton, hic. Profile Multi-Platform System… | 2008 |
| * | K070388 | Profile Multi-Platform SystemSummary page 1…Sciton, hic. Profile Multi-Platform System ProLipo K070388 New Star Lasers, Inc. CoolLipo Nd: YAG Laser System… | 2007 |
| * | K072751 | Cooltouch Models NS 160 and LC215 CoolipoSummary page 1…K070388 New Star Lasers, Inc. CoolLipo Nd: YAG Laser System K072751 System Description: The Palomar Aspire Tm Laser Platform is a small transportable… | 2008 |
What descends from it? (10)
3 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
No FDA recall names this device.
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 13 years and passes through 5 companies; a new generation was cleared every 10 months on median.
- 18 of the 345 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K081416 (Palomar Medical Products, Inc., 2008) has gone furthest, with 9 descendants of its own.
- 5 other devices also cite its predicate K080121.
How does its category compare?
All GEX devicesGEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2008, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · GEX
83in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · GEX
90in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · GEX
3in 2024
Class I (1 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · GEX
2,720in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code GEX, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.
View these four charts as a table
| Year | Decisions | Median 510(k) review, days | Recalls (Class I) | MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 73 | 79 | 9 | 342 |
| 2008 | 107 | 86 | 2 | 232 |
| 2009 | 69 | 100 | 0 | 209 |
| 2010 | 50 | 96 | 4 | 1,711 |
| 2011 | 41 | 83 | 18 | 3,024 |
| 2012 | 45 | 118 | 5 | 2,000 |
| 2013 | 46 | 144 | 3 | 2,236 |
| 2014 | 61 | 147 | 6 | 2,036 |
| 2015 | 47 | 112 | 0 | 2,099 |
| 2016 | 51 | 114 | 1 | 2,585 |
| 2017 | 67 | 90 | 5 (1) | 2,977 |
| 2018 | 51 | 78 | 5 | 3,525 |
| 2019 | 41 | 88 | 6 | 2,709 |
| 2020 | 52 | 90 | 1 | 2,183 |
| 2021 | 53 | 123 | 0 | 3,465 |
| 2022 | 60 | 152 | 0 | 2,288 |
| 2023 | 52 | 87 | 6 | 2,337 |
| 2024 | 82 | 90 | 3 | 2,187 |
| 2025 | 83 | 90 | 0 | 2,720 |
| 2026 | 57 | 90 | 2 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Palomar AspireTM Laser Platform is indicated for laser assisted lipolysis.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K080567 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K080567: Palomar Aspire Laser Platform.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K080567
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Record history
- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Summary read Oct 13, 2026 (extraction version 9eaa42aa01ed)
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026